One of the big mistake that can be made right off the bat is rushing your decisions. Once you decide you're ready to re-design your home, you may be anxious to get started and start picking things. But, if you do this too quickly without thoroughly considering your whole design, you may end up with colors, pieces, and patterns that don't fit well together. Instead, take your time to think through the overall design and feel of the space and carefully choose things that will work well together. 

You'll need to do a little research before blindly going shopping to pick out your new furniture. Everything in your design should not only fit together well, but it should also definitely fit well in the room you're designing.

Lots of small pieces of furniture in a very large space may seem awkward and cause the room to look unbalanced. On the other hand, trying to fit large pieces into a small space can make a room appear cluttered and cramped. Know your room's measurements before shopping and be sure to measure the furniture you're considering so you know it will fit into the space easily. Many pieces are available in different sizes, so always ask if you don't see exactly what you're looking for!

The accessories you will find in our home décor store at the Lake of the Ozarks are meant to add to the beauty of your interior design, not overwhelm it. If you have too many knick-knacks all over the room, it will look cluttered and busy. A cluttered room can often be mistaken for a messy room, and no one wants that! The items you use to decorate should be chosen to complement the room's overall theme and not just because you liked the piece on its own in the store.

If you follow these tips to avoid common design mistakes, you'll be heading in the right direction for a great interior home design. John Elliott Interiors is also always here to help! As the best interior designers at the Lake, we would love to help you create the space of your dreams. Come by our high-end home store or give us a call to learn more!